(Readings are also available at the Bishops’ website: www.usccb.org/nab)

We Pray for Peace for our men and women serving in

our armed forces overseas and especially for:

Carmine Cardona and Sean Cochrane

Four Memorials for your intentions are available each

week through the RECTORY OFFICE. They are (each for the

entire week): AN OFFERING FOR:

■ RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELLS ■ ALTAR FLOWERS

■ THE SANCTUARY LAMP ■ WINE & HOSTS

Readings for the Week:

Sunday 8/1 Eccl 1:2; Col 3:1-11; Lk 12:13-21

Monday 8/2 Jer 28:1-17 / Mt 14:13-21

Tuesday 8/3 Jer 30:1-15; Mt 14:22-36

Wednesday 8/4 Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:21-28

Thursday 8/5 Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16:13-23

Friday 8/6 Dn 7:9-14 / 2Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36

Saturday 8/7 Hb 1:12—2:4; Mt 17:14-20

Sunday 8/8 Wis l8:6-9 / Heb 11:1-19

The Priests of the Diocese are praying for priests, Let us join our

prayers with theirs:

Sunday, August 1, Rev Gabriel J. Toro

Monday, August 2, Rev. Msgr. John C. Tosi

Tuesday, August 3, Rev. Lukasz P. Trocha

Wednesday, August 4, Rev. Frank C. Tumino

Thursday, August 5, Rev. Christopher J. Turczany

Friday, August 6, Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. Vaccari

Saturday, August 7, Rev. Peter I. Vaccari

Please Pray also for our Holy Father

-- Pope Benedict XVI --

AUGUST 1, 2010

Frank Gambaro John Gambaro

Stephen Gandley

Dorothy Giugliano Michelle Gonzalez Anthony Guastamacchia

Jimmy Guerin John Hayes

Hummel Family

Frank Huza Joseph Isola

Ron Izzo

David Kemp Sophie Kosowska

Eleanor Lancester

Sid Lancester Amanda Lennon

George Lentini

Richard Ligori Nina Locascio

Francine Locascio

Evelyn Ludwig

Hank Maiorino

Sarah Maiorino

Rosalie Maisano Yolanda Marotta

Brigid Maynes

Evelyn McCarthy Frank McKay

Rosemary McKeefrey

Jane McNichols Marguerite Meaney

Carmela Andreassi Vincent Andreassi Jr.

Baby Nicholas

Patrcia Bowler Aliegha Buck

Helen Buckery

Anthony Bulone Katherine Caravello

Lawrence Carlucci

Ben Ciappetta Dennis Clueshkov

Josephine Colabella

Brian Corrigan Angela Marie Cosenza

Diane Crisalli

Santo Cuccia Jim Dalton, Sr.

Gloria Davidson

Rosie Davidson Aaron Davidson

Anthony DeMatteo

Anthony Depresco

Pat Devine

Michele DeVito

Jason DiSanto Liz Donnelly

Jim Duffy John Edison

Josephine Esposito

Nancy Farley Stella Francis

Louise Gagliardi

Martin Gagliardi

Blanca Medina Joan Meila

Victor Melore

Joan Merlo Dorothee Misuraca

Joseph Misuraca

Sensei Miyazaki Quenthin Morales

Barbara Muller

Brother Happy Patrick Mzumara, S.J.

Delores Napolie

Joe O’Brien Greg Orzillo

Margie Palumbo

Debbie Parker John Perina

Michael Piccolo

Vera Pope Dean Poulmentis

Margaret Pyritz

Anna Quadrino

Santa Raschella

Lorraine Reed

Rochelle Schechter David Sica

Margaret Smith Pilar Smith

Baby Tasnem Taswal

Judy Thomas Lucy Vahey

Margaret Wrede

OUR CIRCLE OF PRAYER Please Pray for the Sick:

And for the Deceased: Please Review Our “Pray for the Sick” list above and call the Rectory

Office with any updates that you may have.

Host & Wine: In memory of Anthony Fasano,

by His Family

Sanctuary Lamp: In memory of Anthony Fasano,

by His Four Grandchildren

Ringing of the Bells: In memory of Grace, Dan, &

Danny McCue, by Barbara

Altar Flowers: In memory of Grace, Dan & Danny

McCue, by Barbara

Weekly Mass Intentions All of our Sunday Masses are also offered

“pro populo” (for the people of the parish)

Sunday, August 1

8:00 am Denis O’Connor III & Peggy O’Connor,

by Joan & Donald Duffy

10:00 am Sophie Witkowski, by Deacon Fred & Lee Ritchie

12 Noon Juliana Herrera, by Her Family

Monday, August 2

9:00 am Those Enrolled In The Purgatorial Society

Tuesday, August 3

9:00 am Eugene Basile, by A Friend

Wednesday, August 4

9:00 am Anna Kohl, by The Caporale Family

Thursday, August 5

9:00 am Anthony & Arthur Balzafiore,

by Wife, Mom & Family

Friday, August 6

9:00 am Anna Farrice, by Frances & Ken Chillemi

Saturday, August 7

9:00 am Stanley Murphy, by Pat Pennea

5:00 pm Walter Geary, by Mary & Anthony Francis

Sunday, August 8

8:00 am Anna Tumminia, by Rooney Family

10:00 am Denis III & Peggy Duffy, by Joan & Donald

Duffy

12 Noon Rosemarie Lanzarone, by Her Family

Vocation Thoughts - August 1, 2010 ―One's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.‖

If simplicity of life and the evangelical counsels of poverty,

chastity and obedience especially attract you, discover that life

as a priest, deacon, sister or brother. Speak with a priest or

religious or contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or

vocations@diobrook.org. Think about it, pray over it, and con-

tact Deacon Fred in the Religious Education Office (718) 253-

8840, RelEd@aol.com. The rewards are heavenly!

MID-SUMMER FESTIVAL Saturday, August 7 & Sunday, August 8, 2010

11 am to 8 pm on Saturday . . . 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday

Marine Park at Avenue U. Join us for an Exciting Experience

and support a Great Cause!

All Proceeds Will Benefit The Marine Park Civic Association

There will be: RIDES, GAMES, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT

AND MERCHANDISE VENDORS

FREE ADMISSION

VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE

CALL 917-882-5066

E I G H T E E N T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E

Book Club Selection “The Good Soldiers” by David Finkel

Please join us in Monsignor Jolley Hall on

Tuesday, August 31, at 7:00 PM for the monthly

Book Club Discussion. Light refreshments will

be served. For more information, please contact

the Rectory Office (718) 338-6265

Summer Mission Appeal Next weekend We are happy to announce that our annual Summer

Mission Appeal will take place on the weekend of

August 7 & 8. As you know, the parishes of the diocese

welcome a visiting missionary once a year through a

―Cooperative‖ program where we learn a bit about the

work being done in some other part of the world, and

through your generosity, have the opportunity to support

that work. We will welcome Fr. Dominic Nyamai Mun-

ini of the diocese of Machakos in Kenya, East Africa.

Father will speak at all the masses that weekend and we

will have a special collection to support his diocese.

Please be generous.

CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE:

www.saintcolumbabrooklyn.org

The 63rd Precinct Presents

National Night Out Event: 63rd Precinct National Night Out

Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Time: 5PM to 8PM

Place: Georgetown Shopping Plaza -- (Ralph Avenue)

Meet your local NYPD Officers

Enjoy Free Food, Games, and Rides

Reflection on the Sunday Gospel EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY

Rich in God's sight (Luke 12:13-21) Today’s Gospel speaks to our instinctive tendencies and concerns, in order to put its on guard against

them: ―Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his

possessions.‖

Following his usual catechetical approach, Jesus is not content with this abstract warning but brings it

home to his hearers with the help of the parable of the rich man who piles up possessions against the future,

driven by a concern that is familiar to every generation: ―Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years;

take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.‖

If, in Jesus’ eyes, riches are suspect, the same is already true of the Old Testament. The latter

undoubtedly does regard wealth as a sign of God’s blessing. Thus the patriarchs were wealthy (Gen. 13:2;

26:12; 30:43). Deuteronomy shows us God concerned for the prosperity of his people (Dent. 8:7-10; 28:1-12).

Abundance goes with uprightness of life (Ps. 37:19).

At the same time, however, the Old Testament is also conscious of the dangers that accompany wealth;

evidence of this attitude is especially to be found in the Wisdom literature. ―Blessed is the rich man who is

found b1ameless, and who does not go after gold‖ (Sir. 31:8); ―Let not the rich man glory in his riches‖ (Jer.

10:23). Wealth is, then, a gift of God, but it must be handled carefully, and it never becomes an unqualified

good nor the most important of blessings. Wisdom must be preferred to it (1 Kings 3:11; Job 28:15-19; Wis.

7:8-11; Prov. 2:4; 3:15; 8:11). Moreover, it is difficult to remain faithful in time of prosperity, for an easy life

tends to blunt the heart’s sensitivity (Deut. 31:20; Ps. 73:4-9). In the Book of Isaiah we even find riches being

cursed: ―Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field‖ (5:8). The prophet here anticipates the

―Woe to you that are rich‖ of the Gospel (Luke 6:24).

Jesus adopts the same perspective in the parable of today’s Gospel: wealth may not be intrinsically

evil, but it does make it difficult to lead a life centered on the reign of God.

Centering Prayer: ―Be still and see That I am God‖ the

Book of Psalms says. This method of silent prayer offers a way

to ―be still.‖ You can try it out with a group that meets on

Mondays at 7:30 PM in the Rectory.

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE We offer Professional Counseling at St. Columba’s Rectory.

Dr. Stephen Misuraca, a licensed psychologist has offered to work with

any of our parishioners (adults, children, couples) in need of his ser-

vices; and to offer his professional assistance to our parish staff. If you

are in need of his services, please call: 718-641-1307. He accepts most

insurance.

PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Q: How do I Become (or grow as)

a Catholic?

A: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

(The R.C.I.A. Program) -- a special program established by the Church to

help lead people closer to Christ. How do I know if this program

is for me? Ask yourself . . .

Do you, or someone you know, want to become a Catholic?

Have you been worshipping with us, but never officially took

the steps to become Catholic?

Have you been away from the church and have now returned,

but you want to know more?

Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated

all the sacraments of initiation, including Eucharist, and

Confirmation?

Have you joined us from a different religious background

and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?

If you answer ―YES‖ to any of the above questions, we want to

help you on your journey. Or if you know anyone who could

answer ―YES‖ to any of these questions, we would like to invite

them. If so, please contact us with a name, address and phone

number. For more information please contact:

Fr. Hughes, Pastor, or

Deacon Larry Coyle, RCIA coordinator.

Liturgy Bits and Bytes -- Communion Song During communion a song is sung. This should be easy or

repetitive or familiar enough to not require using the song-

books. The song is to emphasize the unity (communion) of the

people with one another as well as with Christ. The text should

be one which highlights that aspect of relationship. Communion

time is procession time and for that reason a time for music. It

can be somewhat difficult to sing, walk, follow ushers' instruc-

tions, and find your way back to the right pew again. Many par-

ishes try to solve this problem by choosing songs with a refrain

that is easily learned by heart. Sometimes the song leader or

music group will sing the verses for that very reason. Refrains

that are straightforward, and yet memorable, are preferred.

Because our communion is with one another as well as with

Jesus Christ, singing together is an important part of expressing

our togetherness. Music for communion need not be slow to be

appropriate. Reverent does not necessarily mean slow. Not only

songs which speak of bread and wine are appropriate. Songs

which speak of our relationship and responsibility to one another

because of our interrelatedness in Jesus Christ speak of the true

meaning of communion. Remember that this sacrament was

instituted in the context of service. Jesus washed the apostles'

feet. Song is appropriate to the action and meaning at this time.

So ask yourself: "How well am I doing in contributing my voice

to the worship of the gathered community?"

HOP-ALONG CLUB NEWS . . . The Queen Mary awaits! --

-- Taking us for a 10 day trip to the Caribbean.

(January 3 to 13, 2011) BUT . . . RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE

IMMEDIATELY TO GUARANTEE CABIN SPACE.

CALL BETTY 718-251-3599

PICK UP FLYER IN BACK OF CHURCH

Registration for St. Columba Religious Education Registration for St. Columba Religious Education

20102010--20112011 Registration forms were sent home with the children’s report cards and are available in the Religious Education Office, the Rectory, and the rear of the Church. Parents who are registering for the first time must present a certified copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate which will be returned. Transfer students must have a Letter of Release from the Catholic School or Religious Education Program previously attended indicating the highest grade completed. Classes will meet on the following days and times during the 2010-2011 School Year:

Grade 1 & One to One: Sundays 8:30 - 9:55 am

Grades 2 (First Holy Communion) and 3:

Wednesdays 2:15 to 3:30 pm

Grades 4 and 5: Wednesdays 3:45 to 5:00 pm

Grades 6, 7 and 8 (Confirmation Preparation):

Mondays 4:00 to 5:15 pm. In addition, there will be five (5) Spirit Night (mini-retreats) during the school year for Confirmation Candidates which will be held on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

Special Needs: Saturdays 10 to 11 am For further information, please contact the Religious Education Office at: (718) 253-8840 or e-mail at: SCRelEd@aol.com. Registration form may also be downloaded from our website: www.saintcolumbabrooklyn.org

God Day Pilgrimage TO HONOR OUR HEAVENLY FATHER,

SUPREME CREATOR AND RULER OF LIFE

AND TO IMPLORE THE INTERCESSION OF

THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

FOR A UNIVERSAL FEAST DAY IN HONOR OF

GOD THE FATHER, CREATOR

Sunday, August 1, 2010

at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

(529 59th Street, Brooklyn, New York)

-Schedule-

1:00PM– Rosary & Banner Procession

2:00PM-Eucharistic Liturgy

Divine Mercy Service following Mass

Midwood Catholic Academy For those interested in sending their child(ren) to a Catholic

Grammar School, please remember that St. Columba Parish

is affiliated with Midwood Catholic Academy. Midwood is

located in the former St. Thomas Aquinas School building

(1501 Hendrickson Street -- phone: 718-377-1800). For

more info, contact: Mrs. Elena Heimbach, Principal

The Tree of Life, located in the

back of Church, offers each of us a won-

derful opportunity to perpetuate memo-

ries of special moments and special

people. If you wish to join us in this

Parish enterprise, please call: (718) 338-

6265, or stop by the Rectory Office for

more information or an application.

This Week in Our ParishThis Week in Our Parish

Sunday, 8/1Sunday, 8/1

Monday, 8/2Monday, 8/2 ▪ Bingo @ 6:45 PM doors open 5:30 pm

▪ Choir @ 7:30PM

Tuesday, 8/3Tuesday, 8/3 ▪ Bingo @ 11 AM

▪ Recovery Inc. @ 7 PM

Wednesday, 8/4Wednesday, 8/4 ▪ Basketball Camp @ 9AM

▪ AA @ 10 AM

Thursday, 8/5Thursday, 8/5 ▪ Basketball Camp @ 9AM

Friday, 8/6Friday, 8/6 ▪ Basketball Camp @ 9AM

▪ Prayer Group @ 8 PM

Saturday, 8/7Saturday, 8/7

Sunday, 8/8Sunday, 8/8

Early Birds start:

MONDAY NIGHT: MONDAY NIGHT: @ 6:45 PM (doors open 5:30PM)

TUESDAY MORNING: TUESDAY MORNING: @ 11:00 AM

◘ Msgr. Jolley Hall ◘ 2 Spacious Parking Lots

VVOLUNTEEROLUNTEER

WWORKERSORKERS

NNEEDEDEEDED!! If you are interested in volunteering, PLEASE stop by

any MMONDAYONDAY NNIGHTIGHT and talk with either Joanne Crin-

gle, or Fran Melanson, or any TTUESDAYUESDAY MMORNINGORNING and

talk to Betty Mineo or Pat Pennea. -- Thank you!!!

B I N G OB I N G O